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Select a tool programmatically

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2010-06-16 10:21:20
dotnetwiz
Registered: Jun 8 2010
Posts: 57
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Is there a way for my script to programmatically select a tool?

I'd like the Hand tool to be selected by default when my document is loaded.

My Product Information:
Acrobat Pro Extended 9.3.1, Windows
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2010-06-16 12:40:56
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try67
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Registered: Oct 30 2008
Posts: 2399
Yes, but it requires a folder-level script.
Basically you need to call app.execMenuItem("HandMenuItem") , but that needs to be done from a safe context, such as a folder-level script. You can search the forums. This has been discussed several times already.

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2010-06-16 13:59:29
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dotnetwiz
Registered: Jun 8 2010
Posts: 57
Many thanks!
I apologize for the repitition. :)
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